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**Goalseexere** · 01-14-2009, 02:09 PM

German Open cancelled, says WTA
By Pritha Sarkar

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The German Open women’s tournament in Berlin has been cancelled, the WTA said on Wednesday.

“The tournament won’t be on the 2009 calendar but the tournament being scrapped has nothing to do with the global credit crunch,” a WTA spokeswoman said.

“The Qatar Tennis Federation, owner of the Berlin tournament membership, has made the decision that they no longer wish to operate the German Open in Berlin and to sell the membership back to the Tour.”

The claycourt event usually takes place in May and has been one of the traditional warm-up tournaments for the French Open

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_yl...ters&type=lgns

**Goalseexere** · 01-14-2009, 02:14 PM

I know there was going to be casualties on the calendar in the wake of Roadkill, and I know there are economic issues (despite what the promoters say), but I'm genuinely saddened by the elimination of this event.

I used to love this phase of the calendar, when clay season was in full gear, and the men and ladies would switch up playing Germany and Italy, and both events were huge (Masters Series/Tier 1s). Know many of the ladies complained about weather conditions in Germany this time of year, and it seemed that more of the top players were finding excuses not to play the German in the last few years, but it's still sad to see what was at one time a premiere event going away.

**rostpribru** · 01-14-2009, 02:19 PM

This event has been in danger for several years already. Ever since it was sold to Arabs...

**Elelaytet** · 01-14-2009, 02:24 PM

There must be some people is Strasbourg celebrating.

At least it went with a bang (Justine's last tournament)

**RooxiaNof** · 01-14-2009, 02:37 PM

Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open.

**fuesquemill** · 01-14-2009, 04:15 PM

Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open.

That makes sense. Although I bet it was SUPPOSED to be a bit of a concession to them: it no longer had Tier I status, but there are no limits on top 8 players playing events the week before a Slam, correct?

**MaickiP** · 01-14-2009, 04:17 PM

That makes sense. Although I bet it was SUPPOSED to be a bit of a concession to them: it no longer had Tier I status, but there are no limits on top 8 players playing events the week before a Slam, correct?

Correct!

**DoterForeva** · 01-14-2009, 04:24 PM

Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open.

Yep!

Sad to see it go. More to come, I'm afraid.

**zlopikanikanz** · 01-14-2009, 04:51 PM

less clay *sigh*

**Imampaictjg** · 01-14-2009, 06:43 PM

So it's true. Too bad.

**inmeirulez** · 01-20-2009, 08:30 PM

The site of Zuzana's greatest win (so far). RIP.

**Bridgester** · 01-21-2009, 11:53 PM

Replace it with Zurich, who was dropped, effective this year.

**rostpribru** · 01-21-2009, 11:55 PM

Warsaw really wants that spot on the calendar.

01-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Goalseexere Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 598 Senior Member	German Open dropped from WTA Calendar German Open cancelled, says WTA By Pritha Sarkar LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The German Open women’s tournament in Berlin has been cancelled, the WTA said on Wednesday. “The tournament won’t be on the 2009 calendar but the tournament being scrapped has nothing to do with the global credit crunch,” a WTA spokeswoman said. “The Qatar Tennis Federation, owner of the Berlin tournament membership, has made the decision that they no longer wish to operate the German Open in Berlin and to sell the membership back to the Tour.” The claycourt event usually takes place in May and has been one of the traditional warm-up tournaments for the French Open http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_yl...ters&type=lgns Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
Goalseexere Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 598 Senior Member	I know there was going to be casualties on the calendar in the wake of Roadkill, and I know there are economic issues (despite what the promoters say), but I'm genuinely saddened by the elimination of this event. I used to love this phase of the calendar, when clay season was in full gear, and the men and ladies would switch up playing Germany and Italy, and both events were huge (Masters Series/Tier 1s). Know many of the ladies complained about weather conditions in Germany this time of year, and it seemed that more of the top players were finding excuses not to play the German in the last few years, but it's still sad to see what was at one time a premiere event going away. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
rostpribru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	This event has been in danger for several years already. Ever since it was sold to Arabs... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Elelaytet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	There must be some people is Strasbourg celebrating. At least it went with a bang (Justine's last tournament) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#5
RooxiaNof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 04:15 PM	#6
fuesquemill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 716 Senior Member	Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open. That makes sense. Although I bet it was SUPPOSED to be a bit of a concession to them: it no longer had Tier I status, but there are no limits on top 8 players playing events the week before a Slam, correct? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
MaickiP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	That makes sense. Although I bet it was SUPPOSED to be a bit of a concession to them: it no longer had Tier I status, but there are no limits on top 8 players playing events the week before a Slam, correct? Correct! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
DoterForeva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Think the last straw for the backers was when it was placed a week before the French Open. Yep! Sad to see it go. More to come, I'm afraid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
zlopikanikanz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 625 Senior Member	less clay sigh Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#10
Imampaictjg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	So it's true. Too bad. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#11
inmeirulez Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	The site of Zuzana's greatest win (so far). RIP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 11:53 PM	#12
Bridgester Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Replace it with Zurich, who was dropped, effective this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-21-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
rostpribru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	Warsaw really wants that spot on the calendar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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